The Philippine Star - November 06, 2024

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November 06, 2024

DepEd: 26 school days lost to recent cyclones, calamities

Up to 26 learning days were lost due to class suspensions in several schools nationwide caused by recent typhoons and other natural calamities, according to latest data from the Department of Education.

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'Rody likely to skip quad comm hearing'

Former president Rodrigo Duterte is likely to skip the hearing of the quad committee of the House of Representatives tomorrow, Assistant Majority Leader and La Union 1st District Rep. Paolo Ortega V said yesterday.

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Harris or Trump? America decides in knife-edge polls

American voters deliver their verdict today after an extraordinarily turbulent election that will either make Kamala Harris the first woman president in US history or deliver Donald Trump a comeback that sends shockwaves around the world.

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Megaworld president cited by Forbes

ONLY FILIPINA IN ASIA POWER BUSINESSWOMAN LIST

1 min

Senate adopts P1.3-billion House cut in OVP budget

Sara's aide flies to US, spokesman resigns

8 mins

Marce intensifies into typhoon

Typhoon Marce will continue to intensify and reach its peak as it makes landfall over Northern Luzon tomorrow, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

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Metrobank donates housing materials to Batangas communities

President Marcos on Monday led the turnover of shelter repair kits donated by the Metrobank Foundation (MBFI) to communities affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Talisay and Laurel municipalities in Batangas.

1 min

Bato opposes opening Senate drug probe transcript to public

Sen. Ronald dela Rosa has opposed the move of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee to make public the transcript of its drug war investigation, where former president Rodrigo Duterte admitted to having a death squad.

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PAOCC spokesman axed for slapping worker

After getting caught in a viral video slapping a Filipino worker during a raid last week at a suspected Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Bataan, Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) spokesman Winston John Casio was relieved from his post on Monday, pending an investigation of the incident.

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Guo denies criminal liability over 'fake' counter-affidavit

Dismissed mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac insisted she is not criminally liable for the signed counter-affidavit she submitted for the human trafficking case lodged against her in her alleged involvement in illegal operations of a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO).

1 min

PhilHealth urged: Implement case rate hikes by Nov. 30

Sen. Bong Go has reiterated his appeal for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to fulfill its commitment to increase case rates by up to 50 percent across the board by Nov. 30.

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Comelec says multiple registrants can vote

While facing investigation and possible criminal suit, the estimated one million double or multiple registrants still have the chance to vote in the May 2025 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections said yesterday.

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Tulfo eyes probe on fake Senate plate

A Senate inquiry into a sport utility vehicle (SUV) that illegally entered the EDSA bus lane on Sunday is being considered by Sen. Raffy Tulfo.

1 min

Fire hits Commonwealth market

A fire razed at least 100 stalls in the dry goods section of the Commonwealth Market in Quezon City yesterday.

1 min

MMDA launches 'road to zero waste' summit

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) launched yesterday the \"Road to Zero Waste\" summit in Pasig.

1 min

POGO raid: NCRPO chief denies extortion charge

3 cops axed for tampering with CCTV

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Dengue cases in MM reach alert threshold

Dengue cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) have reached \"alert level,\" the Department of Health (DOH) reported yesterday.

1 min

Gov't mulls reducing free Wi-Fi

Claiming that Filipinos are using free Wi-Fi sites to stream videos and scroll through social media, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is considering regulating data allowance provided under the Free Public Internet Access Program.

1 min

P7.5-M weed seized

Police confiscated five kilos of marijuana valued at P7.5 million in Mandaluyong on Monday night.

1 min

Who owns this SUV?

Two days after a Cadillac Escalade entered the EDSA busway and nearly hit a traffic enforcer, with the passenger giving the enforcers the dirty finger as the sport utility vehicle sped away, the Land Transportation Office has yet to trace the owner of the SUV.

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Beavers and cyclops in Phl

CTALK

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Cliffhanger

Given the choices we have been making in Philippine elections, we're in no position to criticize Americans or roll up our eyes in case they restore Donald Trump to the White House.

3 mins

Thoughts to guide us by Memories linger

Every first week of November, we observe All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day to pay homage and honor our beloved departed loved ones.

1 min

BBM needs to step up

THE CORNER ORACLE

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Transaction fees worse than usury

This year's All Saints' and All Souls' Days that fell on Friday and Saturday, respectively, gave us another long weekend.

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Kristine agri damage reaches P6.2 B

The amount of crop damage caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has increased to P6.2 billion, according to the Department of Agriculture.

1 min

Koko, Imee buck BARMM poll postponement

Two senators are against a proposal to defer for a year the conduct of the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in view of a recent Supreme Court ruling excluding Sulu from the BARMM.

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Luzon coal spills seen to destroy marine ecosystem

Former ACT Teachers party-list representative Antonio Tinio yesterday warned of the catastrophic impact of the recent coal spill incidents in Sorsogon and Zambales on the fisherfolk, marine ecosystem and public health.

1 min

Caraga workers to get pay hike

Minimum wage earners and household workers in Caraga are expected to receive a higher take-home pay after the regional wage board scheduled hearings for a salary adjustment.

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"Polong tests negative for drugs"

Davao City Rep. Paolo \"Polong\" Duterte tested negative in a hair follicle drug examination conducted on Oct. 23, his office said yesterday.

1 min

US OKs sale warning aircraft to SoKor of early

The United States has approved the potential sale of airborne early warning and control systems to its ally South Korea, part of a nearly $5-billion military package.

1 min

Pennsylvania judge allows Musk's $1-M voter giveaway

The $1-million-a-day voter sweepstakes that Elon Musk's political action committee is hosting in swing states can continue through Tuesday's presidential election, a Pennsylvania judge ruled on Monday.

1 min

Swift watches Kelce's game after wrapping up concert tour

Pop superstar Taylor Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night to see the Kansas City Chiefs and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after wrapping up the US leg of her record-setting \"Eras Tour.\"

1 min

Thai baby hippo 'predicts' election win for Trump

The polls put the US election on a knife-edge, but as Americans go to vote, Thailand's superstar baby hippo Moo Deng has predicted former US president Donald Trump will regain the White House.

1 min

US braces for election unrest

SWAT teams deployed

1 min

Israeli strikes kill 30 overnight in Gaza

Israeli strikes killed at least 30 people overnight in Gaza, according to Palestinian health officials.

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Angry Spain, still reeling from floods, faces more rain

As families along Spain's Mediterranean coast took to the country's airwaves to plead for help finding lost loved ones in the aftermath of last week's devastating floods, the government on Monday deployed hundreds more troops to help with the search for victims, according to emergency authorities.

1 min

Asean futsal at PhilSports

It's going to be a tall order against more established rivals in the ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship, but host Philippines expressed readiness to take it head on.

1 min

Alas off to slow start

Darius Garland poured in 39 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers fended off a late Milwaukee surge to beat the Bucks 116-114 on Monday and push their perfect NBA record to 8-0.

1 min

Eight slots up for grabs in POC elections

The battle to secure the majority of 59 voters in the POC elections at the East Ocean Palace Restaurant, Parañaque, on Nov. 29 has narrowed to eight slots as incumbent First Vice President Al Panlilio and Dr. Jose Raul Canlas are running unopposed.

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Back to zero

The PBA Governors' Cup Finals is virtually back to zero with defending champion TNT and tough-as-nails challenger Barangay Ginebra claiming two wins apiece to send the best-of-seven series back to square one with the race down to a max of six or seven games.

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Huge field in Asics RnR

Close to 8,000 runners have already registered for the ASICS Rock 'n' Roll Running Series which returns to the city of Manila, including the iconic Rizal Park, on Nov. 23 and 24.

1 min

TNT, GINEBRA BREAK DEADLOCK

After going through peaks and valleys over four grueling games, holder TNT and challenger Barangay Ginebra proceed to today's tiebreaker with the oft-used quote in mind.

1 min

LPU Pirates keep heads above water

Lyceum of the Philippines University coach Gilbert Malabanan mapped out a plan to neutralize San Sebastian's run-and-gun game - a relentless inside attack.

1 min

Inflation quickens to 2.3% in October

Inflation accelerated in October, breaking a two-month downtrend, as food items registered faster increases, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

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WESM rates higher as Christmas nears

After a four-month decline, the average price of electricity in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) rose in October, driven by increased demand ahead of the Christmas season.

1 min

Shares up as inflation stays within target

The stock market bounced back as investors welcomed the country's October inflation rate, which remained within the government's target despite a slight uptick.

1 min

ALLHC 9-month income surges on strong revenues

AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) saw its earnings surge by more than half in the nine months ending September as revenues nearly doubled.

1 min

Petron profit hits P7.1 B

Oil giant Petron Corp. saw its earnings in the first nine months decline amid political conflicts in the Middle East and sluggish demand in China.

1 min

Headless chickens

BBM said the government's response to the victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine was not enough. \"It's never enough. I wish we could do more...\" He went on to say that the rainfall from Kristine was almost double that of Ondoy, as he explained why the flood control failed and why they failed to do more.

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JFC to take full control of Tim Ho Wan

Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) is taking over the management and ownership of Tim Ho Wan.

1 min

Driving toward disaster

Measures must be taken if the auto sector were to meet climate goals and help mitigate the climate crisis

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THE NEW PORSCHE 911 (992.2): AN ICON ENHANCED

The latest generation Porsche 911 has landed in the Philippines. Featuring refreshed styling, improved aerodynamics, a digitalized interior, and enhanced equipment, it heralds the start of a new era for the iconic sportscar.

2 mins

THE BAIC B60 BEAUMONT IS BOTH DAPPER AND DARING

Filipinos, much like many car browsers around the world, tend to go for crossovers or SUVs.

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Mazda mystique at the Fan Festa 2024

If you've come across car club meets, or even just a bunch of guys with cars of the same brand stopping for coffee and conversation, you'd understand how individuals who share the same affinity towards their rides, would be drawn to converge and just soak in the good vibes.

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HSBC sees 6.7% growth for 2026

HSBC Philippines has expressed confidence in the economic trajectory of the Philippines, projecting a robust growth of 6.7 percent in 2026, making the country a \"rising star\" in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region.

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PCC clears ALI's buyout of Aboitiz Group in Cebu JV

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has cleared Ayala Land Inc. (ALI)'s buyout of the Aboitiz Group's stake in their joint venture in Cebu for P1.81 billion.

1 min

Gov't to start Mindanao fiber project

The government will begin building the final phases of the National Fiber Backbone (NFB) next year to improve internet speed in Mindanao before President Marcos steps down in 2028.

1 min

DA lifts import ban on poultry products from Michigan

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its import ban on birds and poultry products from the state of Michigan in the United States.

1 min

Office vacancy expected to remain high

Office vacancy rates are expected to remain high due to the total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and the implementation of the CREATE MORE Bill, which supports flexible work arrangements and will likely result in more vacant spaces, according to the third-quarter MarketBeat report by Cushman & Wakefield Research.

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Security Bank inks partnership with Globe

Security Bank Corp. and Globe Telecom Inc. have signed a memorandum of agreement to enhance the mobile and banking experience for Globe's postpaid subscribers.

1 min

IC wants hands off on HMOs

The health maintenance organization (HMO) sector may have to be passed around again as the Insurance Commission (IC) is seeking other agencies to handle the sector nearly 10 years after it was placed under its jurisdiction.

3 mins

ICTSI floating in cash, profit up double digits

Port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) booked more than $600 million in profit as of September, already breaching last year's total as a result of higher revenue and new projects.

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First Islamic insurance in Phl to bridge social protection gap

The government has issued the first Takaful or Islamic insurance license in the country amid the need to bridge the gap in social protection and offer a more affordable option to Muslim and non-Muslim Filipinos.

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IPOPHL offers incentives to boost green technology

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has rolled out an incentive program to encourage the development of green technologies.

1 min

SMB domestic earnings jump on strong beer sales

Strong beer sales buoyed San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB)'s earnings from its domestic operations in the nine months ending September.

1 min

UP tops AD Scientific Index 2025

The University of the Philippines (UP) has been recognized as the top institution in the Philippines in the AD Scientific Index 2025.

1 min

NAOMI'S IMPACT ON FASHION

Really? When the Victoria & Albert Museum announced that an exhibit was going to be devoted to Naomi Campbell, the British supermodel from the '90s who has the longest-running career that spans 40 years and counting, not a few eyebrows were raised about the tribute given to a fashion model in the venerable institution that normally features artists, designers and photographers.

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A silver Bridgerton-themed celebration for Jofe and Czarina Syquia

Two hundred fifty guests were invited to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of well-liked couple renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jofe Syquia, and his wife, Czarina Ablaza, at Santuario de San Antonio in Makati, presided by the groom's brother, Fr. Jocis Syquia, who, incidentally, is well known as the chief exorcist of the Archdiocese of Manila.

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ONITSUKA TIGER x VAQUERA: HERITAGE MEETS MODERN REBELLION

For Filipino fashion enthusiasts, the highly anticipated collaboration between Onitsuka Tiger and New York's cutting-edge fashion brand Vaquera brings a refreshing mix of heritage and modern rebellion this 2025 spring/summer Paris fashion week.

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SKINCARE FROM KOREAN DERMATOLOGIST TO THE STARS NOW IN THE PHILIPPINES

Carenology95 is a skincare brand that combines two key words—care + knowledge—which sum up the company's thrust into the vast market of beauty, specifically K-Beauty.

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AC LEGARDA IS NEW PRESIDENT OF SONAK RETAIL GROUP

Industry veteran AC Legarda is the new president of Sonak Retail Group.

1 min

After spending half his career in rom-coms, Hugh Grant now plays monsters

After some difficulties connecting to a Zoom, Hugh Grant eventually opts to just phone instead. \"Sorry about that,\" he apologizes. \"Tech hell.\"

3 mins

NINA STILL SOULFUL

AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

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FINALLY, THE 'OFFICIAL ELY BUENDIA ALBUM' IS READY TO DROP

ELY BUENDIA ADMITTED THERE WAS A STAGE IN HIS LIFE WHERE HE didn't care about what other people say about his musical work, especially after the Eraserheads broke up.

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Street Boys still 'solid' after 31 years

The eleven guys who made up the original dance group, Street Boys, found it hard to believe that they are reuniting after 31 years.

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